New Italian Books website launch
New Italian Books is the site that promotes Italian publishing, language and culture in the world. It’s bilingual (Italian and English), and aimed at Italian and foreign publishers, literary agents, translators, Italianists, Italian cultural institutes, Italians abroad, and all literature lovers. With the goal of encouraging Italian publishing production in the world, and facilitating the […]
Read moreItalian language courses are now open!
Italian language courses are now open to sign-in at Grazia Deledda Center for Italian Language and Culture at the Royal University for Women. The Italian Language courses will be available for beginners in two Levels: 1. Italian Language Level 1: A1.1 CEFR level Course: Italian Language for Beginners (starting on March 06, 2021) 2. Italian […]
Read moreEmergency COVID-19: Monetary Donations
We want to inform all those who would like to contribute to the fight in Italy against the emergency COVID-19, that: the Civil Defense Office has opened a bank account for this purpose. Donations can be paid into an account according to the followingbanking instructions: Banca Intesa Sanpaolo Spa, Filiale di Via del Corso, 226 […]
Read moreIMPORTANT NOTICE – CLOSURE FOR WORK IN PROGRESS
Due to urgent and not postponable work in progress, starting from 12:00 on Wednesday 19th of February 2020 and for the whole day of Thursday 20th of February 2020, this Embassy will remain closed to the public. In case of urgency, contact the contacts indicated on the site.
Read moreThe Italian Opera in Bahrain. Concert by the Accademia Chigiana
An amazing concert of opera arias by the Accademia Chigiana was held on 2nd December in the foyer of the Bahrain National Museum. Under the guidance of the Artistic Director of the Academy, Maestro Nicola Sani, three young talents (the soprano Anna Roberta Sorbo, the baritone Carmine Giordano and the pianist Francesco De Poli) interpreted […]
Read moreWorld Week of Italian Cuisine: Genoa Pesto and the Mediterranean Diet
Italian Cuisine Week: the World Pesto Championship in Bahrain, thanks to the Municipality of Genoa and the Palatifini Association. Ten young Bahraini chefs have ventured into the competition with traditional marble mortars in an evening dedicated to the Mediterranean diet and tasting of Italian specialties. The winner will go to Genoa next year for the finals. […]
Read moreManama Dialogue 2019 – Italian participation
Three days of debate on regional security and stability, in the presence of the Italian Chief of General Defense Staff Enzo Vecciarelli and the Central Director for the Mediterranean and Middle East of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Min. Plen. Luca Gori.On the sidelines, numerous bilateral meetings based on the common commitment to stability in […]
Read moreWEEK OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN BAHRAIN
The 19th Italian Language Week in the World provided the framework for the inauguration of the first Center for Italian Language and Culture in Bahrain, established at the Royal University for Women (RUW). The Center is connected to the Italian language course, the first in the country, initiated by the RUW at the beginning of […]
Read morePUBLIC NOTICE FOR SPONSORSHIPS
The Embassy of Italy in Manama will organize also in 2020 cultural and promotional events all year long, including the Italian National Day, with the aim to promote Italy in Bahrain.To this end, the Embassy is researching sponsorships and/or collaboration of public or private subjects who would like to promote their companies’ brand, business name […]
Read moreCelebration of Matera European Capital of Culture 2019
From Manama to Matera! Celebration in Bahrain, on 11 June, of Matera European Capital of Culture 2019. Honored by the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. Photo exhibition, conference, art, tastings and crafts, in collaboration with UNIDO and the Bahrain International Federation of Business and Professional Women. […]
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